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The Power 100 is culled from the ranks of CRN's Women of the Channel and spotlights those female executives whose insight and influence in their respective companies help drive channel success. Here's Part 2 of the list.

The Power 100 is culled from the ranks of CRN's Women of the Channel and spotlights those female executives whose insight and influence in their respective companies help drive channel success. Here's Part 1 of the list.

IT distributor Tech Data emphasized its pending acquisition of solution provider Signature Technology Group is a 'partner-led' move, easing concerns of its partners. Company CEO Bob Dutkowsky addressed concerns throughout his early morning earnings call on Thursday.

Tech Data's foray into direct sales through its acquisition Tuesday of solution provider Signature Technology Group (STG) sparked an immediate backlash from several of the distributor's channel partners.

Though IT salaries are relatively flat since last year, the number of employees receiving raises and bonuses is up significantly. Security, systems integration and IT consulting are the most lucrative areas within the industry.

Police officers across the country are wearing small cameras to record every moment they are on the job. Supporting and securing the infrastructure and data behind these devices presents a big opportunity for partners.

As CSC separates its commercial and government businesses, the systems integrator faces uncertainty around leadership and executive retention, cloud and vendor relationships, and the prospect of a merger or acquisition.